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Forsake foolishness that you may live;[a]
    advance in the way of understanding.”

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  1. 9:6 That you may live: life in Proverbs is this-worldly, consisting in fearing God or doing one’s duty toward God, enjoying health and long life, possessing wealth, good reputation, and a family. Such a life cannot be attained without God’s help. Hence Wisdom speaks not of life simply but of life with her; the guest is to live in Wisdom’s house.

Leave simpleness,[a] and live,
    and walk in the way of insight.”

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  1. Proverbs 9:6 Gk Syr Vg Tg: Heb simple ones

Leave the company of ignorant people, and live. Follow the way of knowledge.”

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[a]Abandon your foolishness and (A)live,
And (B)proceed in the way of understanding.”

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  1. Proverbs 9:6 Or Abandon the naive

Leave your simple ways and you will live;(A)
    walk in the way of insight.”(B)

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